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Jedbanger's Ball
by Jed Maheu
Jed Maheu actor, sometimes comedian and guitarist/vocals for the Heavy Metal trio Zig Zags interviewing folks and sometimes talking some shit solo. Follow us on Instagram @jedbangersball for updates on new episodes.
Episodes
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#70 Julien Nitzberg
In this episode I talk to my friend Julien Nitzberg about his early days in the NY Hardcore scene, filming with Hasil Adkins, Jessco White The Dancing Outlaw, Tales From The Tour Bus, David Allan Coe and his new show Breaking Bear! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#69 Zig Zags 2026 European Tour Diary Part 2
In this episode we conclude the tour diary by leaving Belgium, having our van break down in France and driving 16 hours to Lichtenstein. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#68 Zig Zags 2026 European Tour Diary Part 1
In part 1 of the Zig Zags 2026 European Tour Diary, I break down the trials and tribulations of traveling to europe and touring from Berlin to Antwerp with stops in between. Be sure to check out part 2 as we travel across Spain to Lichtenstein and back home again. You're listening to Jedbanger's...
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#67 DABSMYLA
In this episode I talk with husband-and-wife visual artists DABSMYLA about their journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles and their musical and artistic influences along the way. You're listenign to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#66 Stephen McBean
Happy New Year! It's our first episode of 2026 and we're back with Stephen McBean of Black Mountain, Pink Mountaintops and more! In this episode Jed and Mr. Mountain get down to brass tacks on Canadian Punk, gear nerds and opening for Coldplay! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#65 Zig Zags Europe '25
In this episode I give you a brief recap of our tour of Europe in June of 2025 The Year of Our Lord.
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#64 N8NOFACE
In this episode I talk to N8NOFACE about growing up in Tucson, getting off drugs and into shape and touring with Limp Bizkit. Also a quick review of the recent No Values Festival. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#63 Punk Rock Bowling, Stranges Masters, New Record!
Wassup Bangers? Just a quick one talking shit about our trip to Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas, our new record of old songs entitled "Strange Masters" and our new record of new songs that we just started recording. Reach down between your legs and ease the seat back. You're listening to…
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#62 Daniel Hall of Riding Easy Records
Daniel runs the record label Riding Easy, manages a few artists and lives in San Pedro with his wife and 3 corgies. In this episode we dive into the origins of the label and talk about the current state of vinyl, touring, and music as a commodity. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#61 Richard Hamilton III
City Rick is on the show today giving us the lowdown on Cleveland, packing Zyns, and living on the road. A special farewell to my friend and Arroyo Syckos teammate Ricky before he leaves Los Angele for the "Mistake on the Lake" You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#60 Ramble On
Another solo episode, talking about Zig Zags, Sobriety, Depression and Real Estate. You are listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#59 David Black
David Black is a photographer and filmmaker working with artists such as Daft Punk, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Khruangbin, Cat Power and more. He shot the cover for the next Zig Zags release and also just wrapped a short film starring Ben Sinclair from episode #58.
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#58 Ben Sinclair
Ben and Jed hang out in the soft room and talk about Ketamine.
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#57 All By Myself
Hey it's another solo episode and not in the Simon Rex way! Thought I'd give ya a bonus since we hit #35 on the podcast charts in Sweden thanks to Scott Carlson being the 1st guest to actually promote their appearance here. Speaking of 35, that's the number of minutes I got the timer set til I...
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#56 Scott Carlson
In this episode we talk to Scott Carlson of the bands Cathedral, Death and grindcore legends Repulsion! Scott and I go a ways back to when he was nice enough to introduce himself at a show. A true music and horror movie fan Scott has been an integral part of many a music scene since the early…
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#55 Tom Ojendyk
In the first ever Zoom edition of the podcast I speak to my old buddy Tom Ojendyk. Tom is one half of Dirty Knobby records with his wife Emma and another half of the Hex Enduction Record store in Seattle with our other good friend Dean Whitmore. We talk beer culture, heavy metal publicity stunts...
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#54 Jessica Hundley
In our first episode back in over a year I speak with my wife Jessica Hundley. A writer, director, producer, author, editor, consultant, connector, and enthusiast. Jessica creates in a variety of mediums, from filmmaking to journalism, book-editing to advertising to events - whatever best…
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#53 Mike Watt
You know him, you love him, Mike Watt legendary bass player of the Minutemen is on the show today. Jed and his band Zig Zags recently recorded a split 7" with Mike and his band the Secondmen where they each cover each others songs. The "LA to Pedro ep" is out now via Nomad Eel records! On this...
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#52 Bradley Iger
Bradley Iger is a freelance automotive journalist writing for publications such as The Drive, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. Jed and Brad met over their love of music (particulary the Stooges" and old "Muscle Cars." In this episode we discuss Bradley's upbring in Orange County, Old School...
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#51 Laurel Stearns
Laurel Stearns in a band manager and Talent Buyer for the Adult Swim Festival. On this episode we talk about Laurel's upbring in Palm Springs, her early punk days and eventual move to LA and what it takes to manage an artists career in 2020! You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#50 Akul Dang
I don't remember how I met Akul but as I have gotten to know him over the years I've found out that we have a ton in common. We have the same sense of humor allowing ourselves to be made fun of as well as breaking each other's balls. We both come from an Improv comedy background and have been...
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#49 Ian Murray AKA Butch Bastard
Ian Murray is one of the funniest people I know without an agent. We met on tour in D.C. and years later recconected in LA making pizzas at the same place. Under the guise of Butch Bastard, Ian writes lyrically fortified songs, taking inspiration equally from Country Music and Hip Hop On this...
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#48 Tour Diary Part 1
In this return episode Jed gives us an update on Zig Zags shows and begins part 1 of a diary highlighting the last European tour. Jed also talks about loss, tips for playing outdoor festivals and workout songs....i.e. not Thunderstruck. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.
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#47 Mike Plante/Dave Mustaine
Mike Plante is a documentary film maker and programmer for the Sundance Film Festival. In this episode we sit down with Mike and discuss growing up with a unique family business, the early films that inspired him and music and movies as art vs. entertainment. Also Dave Mustaine calls in to…
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#46 Kevin Bigley
Kevin Bigley is an actor, director and writer known for shows such as Bojack Horseman, Sirens and his own Amazon series, Parked. Jed and Kevin met on twitter just fucking around and now they sit down to talk about how to get an agent Hollywood, improv comedy vs standup , Prison riots and more....
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#45 Adam Wade of Jawbox/Shudder To Think
Adam Wade drummer of Legendary D.C. bands Shudder to think and Jawbox joins us on the show today. We talked about growing up in the early days of the D.C. Hardcore scene, working within the major label system as an artist and why the Who is never as heavy as that one guy says they are...You're...
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#44 Chad Ubovich of Meatbodies and Fuzz
Chad Ubovich has the grand distinction of being the first "repeat" guest here on the show. We spoke with Chad about burning yourself out on the road, finding sobriety and trying to make music that matters. Also my buddy Dean Whitmore calls in to blow up my spot. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.
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#43 Casey Dobbins
Casey Dobbins is a Vegetarian Peace Chef and Food Designer. Casey loves weed and The Grateful Dead (especially Jerry). Jed and Casey met as cooks at the restaraunt ELF in Los Angeles. In this chat the two catch up about kitchen accidents, Casey's move from Kansas to LA, and getting high at work...
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#42 Shitshow Dave
David Fearn or as he goes by "Shitshow Dave" or as I mistakingley call him in the intro David Kearn. Shitshow is a photographer and artist living in Los Angeles. Originially from Birmingham, England, Shitshow has been documenting the LA music scene with his wild up close and personal black and...
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#41 The Derek Tape w/ Sean Kelly
The Podcast has been off for awhile with Zig Zags touring and writing for the next album but it got me thinking about prank calls and other things to listen to when you're in the van and you can't all agree on the same music. I can't remember exactly where I first heard the Derek Tape, but I've...
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#40 Kashy Khaledi
Kashy Khaledi is a former journalist who worked at Grand Royal and Capitol Records before starting his winery "Ashes and Diamonds" www.ashesdiamonds.com Kashy and Jed sit down to talk about his parents emigration from Iran, leaving the music business to start a winery and what climate change…
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#39 Don Nguyen "The Nuge"
Don Nguyen known in the skateboarding as "The Nuge" is a professional skater and musician. On today's show we talk to Don about his parents emigration from Vietnam, growing up in Oklahoma and how a near death experience in Africa made him fearless, You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball!
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#38 Nicholas Berkofsky of Fell Knives
In this episode we sit down with a young knife maker named Nicholas Berkofsky. Jed and Nick talk about growing up in London before moving to LA, finding his love of knife making through gardening and the culinary arts and the process it takes to forge steel in your backyard. You're listening to...
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#37 John Dwyer
John Dwyer is the mastermind behind Oh Sees and one half of the esteemed Castle Face Records. In this episode Jed and John continue their long history of ball breaking, interruptions and general shit talking. This one ain't so much an interview as much as a speaking challenge by two guys who are...
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#36 Andy Kadin of Bub and Grandma's Bread
When I first met Andy Kadin he seemed like a regular guy who worked in advertising. Soon though I could tell he was funny, smart and kind and we quickly became friends. When he told me he wanted to open an East Coast style sandwich shop I tried to offer any help or knowledge I had as a self…
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#35 Jeff Friburg
Jeff Friburg is a musician, photographer and graphic design artist. He sits down with Jed to discuss his new band Numb.er, growing up in the suburbs of LA, and why he gets kicked out of bands. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.
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#34 Shannon Lay
Two Shannons in a row! Shannon Lay the singer-songwriter stops by to discuss touring by yourself, medical marijuana and the Simpsons. You're listening to Jedbanger's Ball.
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#33 Shannon Shaw
Shannon and The Clams are one of those bands that reminds you of why people fled their small towns to move to San Francisco before the internet folks came in and white washed the city. The Clams have a new record out and are currently on tour with Dan Aurbach. Shannon herself also has a "solo"...
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#32 Mary Lattimore
Mary Lattimore is a Los Angeles based harpist. Her 2016 debut album "At The Dam" was recorded during stops along a roadtrip across America. Her new album "Hundreds of Days" will be released via Ghostly International on May 18th. In this episode Jed and Mary discuss her move to Los Angeles, the...
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#31 Pat Thomas
Pat Thomas is an author, musician and music archivist. In this episode we talk about Pat's career in music and focus on his contributions to the book "Heaven Was Detroit" and specifically his chaper on Motown's "Black Forum" record label. This episode is sponsored by Shinola Audio.
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#30 Eric Johnson
Jed and Eric met in Seattle years ago. They even played a little music together as evidenced by the long lost "Boogie with Jed" recording. In this episode we talk to Eric about the fornation of Fruit Bats, his years on the road supporting such bands as Ugly Casanova and The Shins, and his...
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#29 Brendan Donnelly
Brendan Donnelly is an artist, And unlike actors or musicians or any other fucktard who uses the term loosley, the dude can actually draw. We sat down to talk about his childhood cartoons, the pre-instagram artistic hustle, and his current independent and corporate projects. You're listening to...
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#28 Lars Finberg
Lars Finberg is an old buddy of mine going on almost 20 years now. He has also been in some of my favorite bands including the A Frames, The Intelligence and The Unnatural Helpers. Out of those 3 I have played alongside him in the least popular ones. Now he just goes by Lars Finberg to keep…
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#27 Fork You!
Warning! This episode of Jedbanger's Ball is a discussion regarding the upcoming Bitcoin fork and Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency in general. I would dare say it it the pilot episode for myself and my guest Stryder and our interests in this new technology. This is not art. You have been warned!
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#26 Hertz Donut
In this episode I talk about my recent run in with the Hertz Car Rental company as well as some updates on Zig Zags, Bitcoin and Breathe Work. This episode is sponsored by Permanent Records, Animals Magazine, GHS Strings and Vissla Surf.
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#25 Stiles White
In this episode I talk to filmaker Stiles White director of Ouija. We discuss his early days in Houston, writing with his wife, and the road to directing his first feature film. This episode is sponsored by Vissla Surf and GHS Strings.
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#24 Welcome Back
In this episode I introduce my new DIY format and get you up to date on the goings on including bar fights in Brussels, Wine in Sonoma, Surfing and Bitcoin.... What the Hell is Jedbanger's Ball? Jedbanger's Ball are no-holds barred interview podcasts featuring music industry vet Jed Maheu (former...
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#23 Lauren Marie Mikus
Lauren Marie Mikus, is a music supervisor and musician living in Los Angeles, California. A Texan by birth, Lauren honed her interest in music supervision working on Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life in Austin, Texas. She assumed the role of Music Supervisor for Mr. Malick's most recent films…
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#22 Larry Hardy of In The Red Records
Larry Hardy is the owner of In The Red Records home of bands such as the Gories, Jay Reatard, Thee Oh Sees and TY Segall. This year celebrates the 25th Anniversary of In The Red Records with at 3 day show at the Echo/Echoplex in Los Angeles July 14th-16th feat. Ty Segall, Wand, The Gories, The...
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#21 Carlos Nino
Carlos Nino is a musician, composer, producer, radio host, DJ and music consultant. He’s toured with numerous bands and as a DJ throughout the US, Europe and Japan, and he’s been a creative part of more than 75 records. He's one of the founding DJs ofwww.dublab.com and was music programmer on…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jed Maheu actor, sometimes comedian and guitarist/vocals for the Heavy Metal trio Zig Zags interviewing folks and sometimes talking some shit solo. Follow us on Instagram @jedbangersball for updates on new episodes.
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Jed Maheu actor, sometimes comedian and guitarist/vocals for the Heavy Metal trio Zig Zags interviewing folks and sometimes talking some shit solo. Follow us on Instagram @jedbangersball for updates on new episodes.
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